| Entry
Requirements |
To apply for the Nitec in Info-Communications
Technology programme, you need to have:
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Two GCE 'O' level
grades (Grades 1-8) in any 2 subjects
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Or Three GCE 'N' level passes
(Grades 1-5) in Mathematics and two other
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Applicant will be tested for colour recognition disability on admission.
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| Course
Synopsis |
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You will be trained to:
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Test electronic
boards / modules. |
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Maintain data communication
systems. |
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Maintain computer
systems. |
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Setup computer peripheral devices. |
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Setup local area networks.
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Maintain software applications. |
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Manage servers. |
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Manage web-based applications. |
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Perform network administration. |
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Support multimedia project. |
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Manage data-centre services. |
The duration of this course is two years and
is conducted at:
ITE
College East (Simei)
ITE
College Central (MacPherson)
ITE
College West (Balestier)
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| Videoclip
on Learning Environment
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| Progression
Opportunities
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Nitec in Info-communications
Technology graduates (with COM) can apply for
direct entry to the second year of the Higher
Nitec in Information Technology course.
After the Higher Nitec course, you can
take up a related diploma course at the polytechnic.
For more details on related diploma courses, please refer to the website of each polytechnic.
Nitec in Info-communications Technology
graduates who have done very well but are
not COM holders can apply for entry to the
Higher Nitec in Information Technology
course. After the Higher Nitec course,
you can take up a related diploma course at
the polytechnic.
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| Career
Prospects |
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Nitec in Info-Communications
Technology graduates are employed by a wide
range of private and public organisations in
all industries, ranging from telecommunications,
manufacturing, banking, retail, government,
education and even health care and insurance.
Some of the job titles held by Nitec
in Info-Communications Technology graduates
include:
Info-Comms
Technician
Computer
Technician
Based on the 2006 graduate
employment survey, the mean gross monthly salary
of Nitec in Info-Communications Technology
graduates is about $1,350. There are excellent
opportunities for career advancement to supervisory
positions and even beyond. The challenge is
to prepare yourself by upgrading your technical
skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level
courses.
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| Course
Structure |
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To obtain the Nitec in
Info-Communications Technology certification,
you need to accumulate at least 69 credits.
CERTIFICATION
| Core
Modules |
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| Life Skills Modules |
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| Elective Modules |
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| Total |
69 |
CORE MODULES
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- Engineering Essentials (7 credits)
Students are trained to explain basic
principles of electricity and to connect
simple electrical circuits with common
measuring instruments to regulate and
measure electrical quantities, and to
demonstrate the operation of basic logic
circuits
- Internet Fundamentals
and Applications (6 credits)
Students are trained to install, configure
and maintain web/media servers and browsers.
They will learn to create HTML documents
and design simple web pages using authoring
tools. They are also trained to develop
simle internet application for web publishing
or electronic-commerce application.
- IT Essentials and PC Support
(7 credits)
Students are trained to assemble, configure
and test microcomputer system.
- Digital Communication
(7 credits)
Students are trained to apply the fundamentals
of digital communication in digital communication
networks to set up and test the communication
link.
- Visual Basic and Java Programming (5 credits)
Students are trained to in VB. Net to
create, customise forms and perform programming
using loops and arrays and simple file
access management. They are also trained
on the concepts of programming using Java
language in an open environment and provide
basic system support for Java environment.
- Networking Fundamentals and
Devices (7 credits)
Students are trained to install and configure
computer network system, and build peer-to-peer
and wireless network for small office
environment. They are also trained on
using local area network applications
and configuring of network devices such
as switches, routers, wireless access
points and wireless bridges.
- Servers and Network Administration (7 credits)
Students are trained to install, configure
and manage operating systems, creating
services such as telnet and ftp, using
servers such as HTTP Apache and Samba
server and optimizing systems by understanding
resources usage, monitoring of networks
alongside diaster recovery and security
considerations.
- Infocomm Project (5
credits)
Students are trained to apply and integrate
knowledge and skills acquired in the course
to develop a software or hardware project.
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LIFE SKILLS MODULES
- Life Skills for Personal Development (8 credits) and Life Skills at the Workplace (4 credits)
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal qualities
that an individual can transfer from one job setting to another to manage
and adapt to changes in technology and work environments.
- Sports and Wellness I (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
- Sports and Wellness II (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
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ELECTIVES
| Electives (Course Specific)
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| - XML Programming Fundamentals
(2 credits)
On completion of the module, students are trained to understand the
basics of creating XML documents with
emphasis on Internet and Web-based applications.
These include an introduction to applicatin
programs for validating and rendering
XML documents.
- Internet Security (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students are trained to identify threats
in computer networks especially on the
Internet. They will also learn how to
prevent, detect, and eliminate these threats
by installing and configuring firewall,
proxy server and other security tools.
- Software Testing and Change Management (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct software functionality testing using automation tool. They are trained to track defects and generate defects analysis reports using industrial change management tool.
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| Electives (Inter-disciplinary) |
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| - Game Development for Mobile Devices
(2 credits)
At the end of the module, students should be able to develop basic
interactive game application for Mobile
Devices using the application development
tools.
- Small Business Management (2 credits)
At the end of the module, students should be able to identify a significant business opportunity, prepare a promotional package and conduct a sales event for a small business. |
Electives (Cross Level)
- Entrepreneurship (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired from the course to identify a business opportunity and to develop a business plan for launching and operating a small enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business finance.
Joint ITE-Industry
- Essentials of Sun Java (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply basic Java Technology, the Java Programming Language and Product Life Cycle.
- Programming with Sun Java (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to create Java technology applications that leverage the object-oriented features of the Java language, such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
- Mobile Applications Development with J2ME (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to build mobile applications using the J2ME platform for mobile devices.
- End-User Applications Support in Microsoft XP Operating System (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to provide technical support to users of Windows XP Operating System including troubleshooting applications running on the Windows XP Operating System.
- Essentials of Sun Solaris (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to support users and applications running on a Desktop Environment of the Solaris Operating System. This module serves as a pre-requisite for the Administration on Sun Solaris module.
- Administration on Sun Solaris (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform system administration tasks for Solaris Operating System.
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| Electives (General) |
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- Communicative English (Levels 1 to
8) (3 credits)
Students are trained to infer meanings,
feelings and attitudes from listening
texts, classify and evaluate information,
distinguish arguments for or against an
issue, compare and contrast ideas, write
formal and informal letters as well as
narrative, descriptive and expository
compositions, present factual information
in a clear and logical manner, and use
appropriate vocabulary and expressions
in various speech situations.
- English Language 'O' I (3 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend narrative
texts, write compositions of narrative
nature, and communicate effectively and
appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' II (2 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend descriptive
texts, write compositions of descriptive
nature and communicate effectively and
appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' III (3 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend expository
texts, write compositions of expository
and persuasive nature, and communicate
effectively and appropriately in speech
and writing.
- English Language 'O' IV (2 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend argumentative
texts, write compositions of argumentative
nature, and communicate effectively and
appropriately in speech and writing.
- Mathematics (Levels 1 to 10) (3 credits)
Students are trained to calculate angles
using the angle properties of a circle;
construct and describe transformations
and solve trigonometrical problems in
2-dimension.
- Mathematics 'O' I (3 credits)
Students are trained to perform arithmetic
calculations, manipulate algebraic expressions,
construct and interpret geometrical figures
and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' II (2 credits)
Students are trained to manipulate indices,
equations and inequalities, perform graphing
functions, handle problems on mensuration,
interpret and use statistical data and
solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' III (3 credits)
Students are trained to solve trigonometrical
problems in 2 or 3 dimensions, identify
and describe transformations connecting
given figures, use vectors and solve investigative
problems.
- Mathematics 'O' IV (2 credits)
Students are trained to perform arithmetic
calculation, algebraic manipulation, graphing
functions, geometrical construction and
transformation; use vectors and solve
problems involving trigonometry, probability
and investigation.
- Overseas Assignment Programme
(1 to 3 credits)
Students are trained to develop leadership
qualities, self-confidence, independence,
cross-functional interaction skills and
other life skills. |
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